2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN vs 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.SEVEN is drawn. The Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida BIG.SEVEN S | Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | not listed | |
| Stack | 601 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.7 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 74.7 | +1.7° |
| Effective top tube | 562 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 432 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1115 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 37 | not listed | |
| Standover | 695 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 365 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 515 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed |
Differences are the Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride minus the Merida BIG.SEVEN. Full charts: 2020 Merida BIG.SEVEN, 2022 Pivot Mach 4 SL Ride.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.SEVENPivot Mach 4 SL Ride
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida BIG.SEVEN100 | Pivot Mach 4 SL RideRide |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.SEVEN TFS | Pivot Mach 4 SL |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCM-HLO | Fox 34 Stepcast Performance |
| Shifter | Shimano Altus | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | Shimano Acera M3000, Shimano Alivio | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano XT |
| Chain | KMC M99 | Shimano XT M8100 |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano UN100 BSA | Shimano XT MT800 |
| Pedals | VPE-891 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Maxxis Ardent Race |
| Hub | Shimano TX505 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano XT Centerlock |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | Phoenix Team Flat Carbon |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | Phoenix Team XC/Trail |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | Phoenix Factory Lock-On |
| Headset | Merida M2346 Neck | Pivot Precision Sealed Integrated |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | WTB Volt |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Æffect R |
| Chainring | not listed | Race Face RIDE |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss M1700 |
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